December 2009
 

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Sky-High Yields From an Island Smaller than Manhattan I'm sure a lot of people are looking toward warmer climates right about now. As winter starts, I've uncovered one warm-weather paradise that has more to offer than just sandy beaches and turquoise water.

The Income Secret Right Under Your Nose A sideways market combined with an uncertain future makes it all the more important to focus on safe, steady dividends. One asset class accomplishes this like no other -- but no one seems to notice it. Find out what I'm talking about.

The Simplest Reason Gold Will Soar Gold is poised to go up. Most investors are overlooking these simple factors to why gold could be in for another historic year.

How a Little Accounting Quirk Could Send This Stock Soaring A little-known change in accounting rules could send an already high-flying tech stock into orbit. The new rule could boost reported earnings by +58% -- a killer catalyst for the stock. Find out how this could happen.

Income Investing's New Frontier The financial crisis means a new set of rules apply to income investors in the post-meltdown era. These markets offer historic opportunities for sky-high yields and growth.

Eight Companies That Are Guaranteed Customers Year After Year Companies usually have to work to keep their customers. Not these businesses. They serve as vital cogs to the American economy. Consumers simply can't live without them, and they've been posting gains year after year.

The Three Tech Businesses Investors Can't Afford to Ignore in 2010 After a tumultuous 2009, tech purchases have become more about what you need than what you want. These three necessary technologies could improve market share and share prices in 2010.

Meet Uncle Sam's High-Yielding Landlord The federal government leases 97% of this company's property.

How to Earn 26.5% on $20,000 I don't have to tell you how smart a focus on income investing can be. But you may not understand just how profitable it is over the long run. As you'll see, having a little patience -- and finding the right stocks -- can turn even small chunks of cash into a goose that lays golden eggs every single day.

China as a Nuclear Power Play When the Red Dragon wants something, they take it. We've seen China push commodity prices to new highs more than once this year. But one commodity hasn't seen the price appreciation like the others, find out which element could be sent soaring more than +200%.

How to Profit From the "Evil Genius" of Goldman Sachs Goldman Sachs is rounding up one of its most profitable years of all time, and its stock is... down? Learn how to profit from this market discrepancy.

The Company That Turns Rocks into Gold While the world struggles to find more and alternative sources of energy, this company has a technology that turns low cost inputs into high priced fuel.

Best Investment for the Next Decade Governments around the world have all but guaranteed the next winning sector.

Large, Lean and Ready to Deliver Standout Returns These large companies have no debt and have beaten the S&P 500 this year, in some cases by a factor of three. Learn which have the brightest future in 2010.

An Unknown Income Stock from Mexico This little company has been accelerating revenues all year and now yields 5.25%.

Today's Biggest Bets Against the Crowd When's the best time to buy or sell a stock? Contrarians will tell you that it's when everyone else is doing the opposite. Find out which sectors look best with these simple indicators.

Profit from the $5 Threshold With These Two Stocks A stock priced below $5 is officially in "penny-stock" territory, which tends to scare investors away. Several companies are clawing their way back above this level, and some could see a further pop once they do as institutions snap them up.

Sleep Worry-Free with These Inflation-Proof Investments Never before has the United States banking system been so flush with cash. But you can only pull money out of thin air for so long without triggering inflation. And it's all but certain: Inflation is coming. Find out which asset class will not only protect your portfolio from inflation but actually profit from it.

Profit from China's Terrible Problem China is the growth engine of the world. But, it has a massive problem. This company is coming to the rescue. And, the money just keeps rolling in.

The Hottest Places to Invest in 2010 2009 has been a year of uncertainty, filled with bursting bubbles, fears of inflation and double-dip recessions. This economic forecast could be your roadmap to which countries to watch and which to avoid in 2010.

The Future of America's Natural Gas The price and demand for natural gas is so low, companies are cutting back on drilling. In fact, so many wells have been shut down, there may not be enough natural gas next year. Which is really good news for these companies that have been preparing for gas' comeback.

The Best Way to Buy Emerging Chinese Powerhouses China can't stop growing. After GDP "slowed" to +6.1%, more than 10 times the +0.3% United States rate, the country is on pace to grow +9.0% next year. This newly released ETF is packed full of companies that stand to benefit from China's continued expansion.

The Largest Insider Buy of the Year The two richest men in the world appear to be eyeing a takeover of a vital U.S. industry.

How an Overdue Phone Call Led Me to 11.1% Yields The telecom industry is known for its stable cash flows and high yields, but is also under pressure from wireless providers. But I've found a certain area of the industry that is still humming along and paying out yields to call home about.

Three Reasons Commodities Prices Will Continue to Soar in the New Year If there was one sector investors could count on in 2009, it was commodities. But with such an exceptional run behind them, most investors are wondering if they can keep up the pace.

This 10% Yielder Is Gobbling Up Its Rivals With two large acquisitions this year, and two more in the pipeline, this double-digit yielding cash cow is rapidly expanding its customer base.

Share the Wealth, Part III: Our Final Four Cash-Rich Companies These 10 companies collectively made more than $100 million in profits every hour of every day during the past quarter. Their cash holdings range from nearly $12 billion to more than $61 billion. But are they good investments?

Share the Wealth, Part II: Our Outlook on Four Cash-Rich Companies These 10 companies collectively made more than $100 million in profits every hour of every day during the past quarter. Their cash holdings range from nearly $12 billion to more than $61 billion. But are they good investments?

Top Sentiment Expert Says Short the Market What do you do when the whole world is bullish? Sell. These two sentiment gauges are indicating that the smart money is on shorting the market.

How to Profit From the "Next" Dubai Dubai was a great investment, until it went broke. Bubbles always are. But they don't have to be that way, as long as you know when to get out.

Share the Wealth with These Top 10 Keepers of Cash These 10 companies collectively made more than $100 million in profits every hour of every day during the past quarter. Their cash holdings range from nearly $12 billion to more than $61 billion. But are they good investments?

A Stratospheric Yield from a Deep-Down Place An already double-digit yield is about to get better. This company is positioned in front a wave that has not yet hit.

The Coal Industry's Best Friend Coal isn't going away anytime soon. We use too much of it. But with a global summit on the horizon and "cap and trade" legislation looming in the United States, it's imperative for the industry to find ways to pollute less. One company does just that.

An Unknown Small Company That's About to Turn the Corner With an 85% market share, this company connects with nearly every one of the 500 million hotel guests each year. It's perfectly positioned to profit from a rebound in global travel.

The Two Companies No Investors Want to Bet Against An often-overlooked metric shines a light on a pair of companies with an extraordinarily bright future.

Don't Buy the New Buffett Book Until You Read This A new book about Warren Buffett is due Dec. 8, just in time for Christmas but you don't need to read 300 pages to unlock the Oracle of Omaha's secrets.

The Only Way I Know to Generate 12% Income... Safely When traditional income investing fails, follow this plan to create your own monthly profits.

The Man with the Real Solution to the Energy Crisis This energy is cheap, clean and profitable. If that's not enough, investors in this energy field could soon double their returns on the back of government spending.

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November 2009

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A Higher Dividend Tax is Coming. Here's How to Beat It The landscape for income investors is on the cusp of changing. In the next few months, Congress will vote on the 2010 federal budget, which is likely to recommend a provision to increase dividend taxes on some Americans. If passed, the rule change will require new strategies for income investors. And while some investments will suffer, we found one high-yield investment class that looks even more attractive after the tax hike.

Companies that Crush Their Peers It's no secret that the most successful "category killers" have been some of the market's biggest winners. Companies like like Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT), Wal-Mart (NYSE: WMT) and Netflix (Nasdaq: NFLX) weren't always dominant -- they steadily gained market share and crushed the competition over time. I've identified two companies that show similar traits.

Don't Miss Out on the Looming Gold Bubble Worried you may have missed the latest gold rush? History shows the yellow metal still has plenty of upside -- it could quadruple in value.

Is it Time to Buy This Company? No matter the economy, people still have to eat. Find out why this American agriculture company could be a great long and short-term addition to your portfolio.

Can U.S. Bank Stocks Double Again in 2010? Bank share prices have been badly beaten down during the past few years. But they doubled in 2009. Find out which banks look poised to double in 2010.

This Ignored Country is Booming A tiny nation of seven million people has the most start-up companies in the world outside of the United States.

SEC Creates the Bargain of the Year One of last year's hottest stocks is now trading at a historical discount, thanks in part to an informal SEC inquiry into revenue recognition practices. Another government agency recently gave the company its stamp of approval, however, and now could be the best time to invest in this industry leader.

Profit from the One Sector the Government Won't Allow to Fail Investors looking for value might not be able to find more upside than this embattled segment -- one on which Uncle Sam is spending billions to save.

This Small, High-Yielding Company is Extremely Undervalued With nearly no debt, a healthy dividend, and great earnings growth, this tax-advantaged company has plenty of room to grow. And it's priced significantly below its peers.

This Precious Metal ETF Could Skyrocket One of the best ways to take advantage of this booming market is by purchasing mining stocks. The supply/demand fundamentals look very favorable right now, and tremendous momentum is building behind this precious metal.

This Tech Heavyweight is Winning the Race for Cloud-Computing Dominance The technology sector's revolutionary changes can be unbelievable sources of profit. Find out which company is beating its competitors and may be on track for a record-setting year.

The Most Valuable Business in the United States The most valued company in the United States is not the firm you think it is. There's certainly something to be said for staying power.

The Health Care Reform Winner Investors have shied away from the health sector because of uncertainty surrounding reform efforts in the United States, but one industry-leading company will win out either way.

This Commodity is Poised to Outshine Gold Last year's shortages are driving up prices of one of the world's most important staple foods. This commodity could be on pace for big returns if investors where to invest.

A Little-Known Tool for Uncovering International Income Ideas Looking for a way to uncover potential income investments outside the United States? I've found one tool you can use to find strong dividend payers -- and even a few "under the radar" high-yield investments.

Five Reasons China is Not a Bubble China has exceeded nearly every expectation during the past year. Here are five reasons why this BRIC break-out isn't another bubble.

Three Things the Market is Missing About Buffett's Buying Wall Street is parsing the details of Buffett's latest SEC filing, here's the story behind the numbers.

1.3 Billion People Need Soap This company sells practical necessities to the largest population on earth. Its growth potential is massive, and the stock currently yields more than 20%.

The Next 'Home Run' Sector Every decade has a home run sector. The 70s had gold. The 90s had the tech stock boom. Find out which sector could outperform during the next decade.

Warning: You May Not be Making as Much on Gold as You Think Millions of investors who bought gold in the last 12 months have seen returns of more than +60%. But there's a catch to most investors' gains, gold is not a capital asset. Find out how much you are really making with your gold investments.

This ETF Has TRIPLED the S&P 500 This week's "Trade of the Week" is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that is positioned to potentially profit from a rising tide in the global agricultural market. The fund has tripled the performance of the S&P 500, and I expect those gains to continue in the coming months...

This Time the House Pays with More Dividend Jackpots to Come Casinos used to pay dividends, but that trend ended about the time Sammy, Dean, Joey and Frank left town. But now, one serious Vegas contender is just about to deliver a year-end dividend jackpot.

The Secret Berkshire Discount Investors interested in profiting from Warren Buffett's investment acumen should consider this alternative to Berkshire Hathaway. It's a back door strategy that allows investors to own the stock at a -17% discount.

High-Yielders with a Decade of Sales Growth These companies have grown their revenue every year for a decade, and they now yield more than 6%.

New Deals Show This Competitive Sector's Urgency for Growth In the hyper-competitive tech industry, it's a constant battle of sink or swim, but recent acquisitions have pushed these companies ahead of the rest.

Brazil's Best Income Stock Yields 7% This high-yielding South American gem has a captive customer base in some of the wealthiest areas on the continent.

The Historic Change Igniting a High-Yield Bull Market A massive shift of assets in a major world market is about to occur, and one group of high-yield securities looks poised to reap the rewards. But you can still get in before the crowd catches on... and lock in strong yields.

Government Data Shows This Key Sector Won't Turn a Profit for At Least 3 More Years Bank health isn't what it used to be. According to my calculations, banks currently have a $56 billion reserve deficit. At current levels of profitability, that means banks won't show a profit for 3.25 years. The good news is that Wall Street is bound to begin placing a premium on sound banks like this discounted community banker.

Is Mexico the "New" China? Mexico has overtaken China as the world's cheapest country for manufacturing. Two companies are in perfect position to profit as more firms outsource production to Mexico.

The Single Best Move for Quick Commodity Profits When investors talk about commodities, they usually focus on oil and natural gas. But those aren't the smart trades. Good fundamentals and a little legal inside information is fueling this next big profit play.

This High-Yielding Cash Cow Buys Life Insurance Policies and Waits... This company was named Fortune's No. 1 fastest-growing small public company. It not only generates huge stacks of cash, it's also generous with its shareholders.

Dividend Payers with Earnings Momentum These companies' earnings are taking off. Don't miss the chance for 7% yields.

Mexico's Best Income Stock This NYSE-listed ADR has been given a legal monopoly until 2048. The control of this lucrative market puts the company in prime position to pay fat dividends for decades to come.

U.S. Companies Finding More Consistent Growth Overseas As domestic markets lag, these major U.S. companies have been able to increase earnings overseas. Find out how these companies are beating the competition and what that means for future share prices.

Jim Rogers: Time to Buy Agricultural Commodities If you're an investor, you've probably heard that emerging markets can be profitable investments. But there's another sector profiting from what may be the single most overlooked truth about these quickly expanding countries.

These Growth-Oriented Companies Make a Product Consumers Can't Live Without A game-changing product is making a few companies -- and their shareholders -- a lot of money. A key acquisition points to the industry's standout.

The High-Yield Powerhouse Sector These companies boast yields of more than 6%, and they raise distributions year after year. With highly stable businesses, inelastic demand and natural barriers to entry, they should continue to pay large dividends for years to come.

This World Leader Looks Like a Great Short-Term Trade This week's "Trade of the Week" comes from the pharmaceutical sector. This company is one of the world's leading providers of health care products. Its strong drug portfolio and diverse revenue stream could lead to big profits -- and even bigger yields for investors.

Two Brazilian Plays to Beat the Market These companies pay big dividends in a foreign currency, a great way for investors to protect their portfolio from a falling dollar. Even better, these companies have exposure to one of the fastest growing economies in the world.

Investors Needn't Fear a Double-Dip Recession Just when the economy seems to be recovering, we learn that unemployment has climbed above the 10% mark -- the highest it has been in 26 years. How can investors profit from the fear around the double-dip recession? One investment idea stands out above the rest.

The Best Income Index You've Never Heard of One of the best places to hunt for income ideas are the numerous indices focused on dividend stocks. I've uncovered one index that is a little-known 'sister' of the famous S&P Dividend Aristocrats Index. Its unique take on finding income stocks could lead you to some of the most attractive yields on the market.

The Meanest 10% Yield in the World The movie business thrived during the Great Depression. You'll never guess which entertainment business is booming now -- and the yield will blow you away.

Has Asia Dethroned Detroit as the Auto Sector Leader? Detroit is the heart of the automotive industry. At least, that's what Americans think. On the global frontier, it's all about China and India, and specifically these two companies that are changing how the game is played.

This Security Moves UP When the Market Heads DOWN This week I'm recommending a special kind of security that could help you profit from a declining market. These securities are designed to increase in value when the stock market heads lower -- find out which security is my favorite.

Get 12% in an Ancient Business with a Bright Future The long-term worldwide trend toward ever-expanding industrialization has been interrupted -- but only temporarily. This company is in line to reap huge profits when it resumes, and you get paid 12% to wait.

The Best DRIP in America Now Yields 8.6% This high-yielder's dividend is well covered and growing, and the company has a dividend reinvestment program that puts your money right back to work for you.

Buffett Loves These Misunderstood Investments Last October, when the markets seemed at their worst, Warren Buffett told us not to give up on U.S. stocks. But it was one investment in particular that stands out as perhaps his shrewdest move in decades. Learn about how a major disconnect in the market can net significant appreciation potential for investors.

Five Ways to Ride the Commodities Bull After hitting new highs (again), gold is on the top of every investor's mind. But it's only up +20% year-to-date, other commodities have outrun the hallowed commodity. Here's how to benefit from the rest of the commodity run.

How One Small Mouse Plans to Take Over China After more than a decade of waiting, Disney finally has the approval it needs to build a new theme park in Shanghai. After a disappointment in Hong Kong, Disney is doing things differently and investors will profit from their previous experience.

Pay Yourself What Social Security Won't For the first time in nearly 35 years there will be no cost of living adjustment in payments to Social Security recipients. But for many, monthly bills will increase anyway. We've uncovered one investment class that can help you increase your income despite the lack of help from Social Security.

The Fine Print of Buffett's $44 Billion Deal Everyday investors will have a chance to own the market's most coveted investment -- Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway -- for the first time. Here's how.

How and Why China Will Flood the Gold Market It's no secret that China is buying a lot of gold. But there will be more to this story as the growing Chinese middle class keep increasing. Find out why this emerging giant could flood the gold market.

On the Cusp of a New Energy Future Already, $80 billion in the economic stimulus package has been distributed to green energy programs. And President Obama stressed the need for more funding to continue green projects. Find the companies that will profit from these investments.

Two Bargain Small Caps Yielding Double Digits These little stocks are not only cheap, they also pay huge dividends.

Pay Yourself What Social Security Won't For the first time in nearly 35 years there will be no cost of living adjustment in payments to Social Security recipients. But for many, monthly bills will increase anyway. We've uncovered one investment class that can help you increase your income despite the lack of help from Social Security.

What the "Man Who Made Too Much" Says About Gold Right now, nearly every currency is facing the same problem -- governments are expanding the money supply at a pace the economy can't keep up with. John Paulson, one of the greatest hedge-fund managers to step onto a trading room floor, thinks it's a good time to turn to gold.

Profit From the Rise of the Machines Robots are taking over the business sector. More and more, businesses are replacing human employees with automated machines. And at a tenth of the price, these companies are cutting costs and increasing their bottom line -- great news for their share prices.